With shoppers across the country gearing up for the holiday season, the National Retail Federation has predicted that sales in November and December are likely to increase 3.6 percent from last year, hitting nearly $655.8 billion.

Holiday shoppers will spend most of their time — and money — at department stores and online retailers, according to the NRF. Online shopping is expected to hit its highest point ever, up 6.8 percent from last year.

But if you want to walk off some of the turkey you're reheating for the umpteenth time after Thanksgiving, take a stroll through some of the local shops Saturday and celebrate Small Business Saturday. Here are just a few promotions planned in the Indy area:

Indianapolis

Broad Ripple

Broad Ripple Village will host five pop-up shops Saturday featuring the work of more than 60 local artists and small businesses, as well as promotions at several area restaurants. Shops will be located at 721 Broad Ripple Ave., 6323 Guilford Ave., 818 Broad Ripple Ave., 823 E. Westfield Blvd. and 6305 Carrollton Ave. Several other retailers and restaurants also will have promotions throughout the day.

For more information, visit the Broad Ripple Village Association's Small Business Saturday Facebook page.

Mass Ave.

The Riley Area Development Corp. is coordinating this year's Mass Ave. Small Business Saturday event, partnering with local businesses for giveaways and promotions. Most stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with many handing out swag bags to the first patrons in the store at opening.

The Irvington Business Association is organizing activities throughout the day, including visits from authors, giveaways, music and more. Bookmamas, which shares a space with Irvington Vinyl, will host author visits from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, while Geneva Hair Studio will have a 20 percent discount on almost all retail items, excluding certain lines.

Carmel

Carmel City Center will host a Shop & Dine Local Passport to Savings event running through Sunday. Those interested can pick up a passport booklet at Hubbard & Cravens and Endeavor Boutique that includes special offers at participating stores and restaurants that can be redeemed throughout the week. It's also available to download online.

Visit the city of Fishers website for a complete and updated list of retailers, and download the Nickel Plate District's mobile app to plan your shopping trips.

Noblesville

Downtown Noblesville will host the Shop Small and Shop Local campaign running Saturday to Dec. 17. For every purchase made at one of the participating businesses, customers will be entered to win a cash prize sponsored by Huntington Bank. The prizes, the values of which range from $25 to $100, will be given away Dec. 17.